The Whole Country!

'The Whole Country.'
a)  Jeremiah 8:16. Trembled when the Lord sent His Strong Ones.
b)  Jeremiah 8:16. These Strong Ones devoured everything. 
c)  Exodus 10:14-16. Was stripped bare. 
d)  Deuteronomy 29:2. The Lord judged the entire Nation of Egypt. 
e)  Isaiah 6:11. Became a waste-land. 
f)  Joshua 10:40; 11:16. Joshua conquered the whole land. 
(This QT reminds me what happened to the whole Country)
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'When The Locusts Came.'
Joel 2:2. 
a)  It was a day of:- 
1-Darkness.
2- Gloom.
3-Thick clouds. 
4-Deep blackness. 
b)  Suddenly, like dawn spreading across the mountains.
c)  A great and mighty army appears. 
d)  Nothing like it has been seen  before.
e)  Nothing like it will ever be seen again.
(This Second one Teaches me what happens When The Locusts Came)
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Chris. 
Joshua conquered the whole land. He could only have achieved this because the Lord worked first, by judging the Nation. The fate of the Nations (ALL Nations) is in the Hands of the Lord. This means the Church has the task of Praying for the Nation and the Nations. The working of the Holy Spirit in a Nation is always preceded by Prayer. 

The Rumour Spread!

'The Rumour Spread.'
John 21:23. 
a)  This rumour spread among the Community of Believers. 
b)  The rumour was that John would not die. 
c)  Jesus did not say this at all. 
d)  Jesus said that if He wanted John to remain until He came, what difference was that going to make to the Community of Believers. 
(This QT reminds me of the 'power' of rumour: The Rumour Spread)
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'God Says To All Humanity.'
Job 28:28. 
a)  This is what God says to all humanity. 
b)  The Fear of the Lord is True Wisdom.
c)  To forsake evil is real understanding. 
(This Second one is what God Says To All Humanity)
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Chris.
The Community of Believers is a concept that is Biblical and relevant to the Body of Christ today. All True Believers need to understand that they are a part of the Community of Believers. This has nothing to do with Church attendance or how "good" a Believer we make think we are. Simply because we belong to Christ means that we are a part of the Community of Believers. How we respond to this fact is between us and God and no-one else's business or responsibility. 

Jesus Knew All!

'Jesus Knew All.'
John 18:4. 
a)  Jesus knew all that was going to happen to Him. 
b)  Jesus continued to go out to the people. 
c)  Jesus asked them.
d)  "Who is it that you want?"
(This QT reminds me of the sacrificial heart of Jesus: Jesus Knew All)
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'The Rulers Did Not Understand.'
1 Corinthians 2:8. 
a)  None of the Rulers of this dispensation. 
b)  Understood God's Wisdom.
c)  If they had understood.
d)  They would not have crucified the Lord of Glory.
(This Second one teaches me that The Rulers Did Not Understand)
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Chris. 
The ultimate Sacrifice is that made for all mankind by Jesus Christ at the Cross. Right from the beginning of His Life as a boy, as recorded in the Scriptures, we can read clearly of His Sacrificial Nature. There are so many ways in which He gave Himself for mankind. Our response to Him should be one of worshipful awe. 

Broken Hopes!

'Broken Hopes.'
Jeremiah 8:15.
a)  We hoped for Peace, but no Peace came.
b)  We looked for Peace, but no Good came. 
c)  We hoped for a time of Healing. 
d)  We found only terror.
(This QT reminds me of Broken Hopes - only the Lord can restore Broken Hopes)
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'Healing Is A Promise From God.'
a)  Proverbs 3:8. We can have healing for our body and strength for our bones. 
b)  Proverbs 12:18. The words of the wise people bring healing. 
c)  Isaiah 19:22. It is the Lord Who brings healing. 
d)  Ezekiel 47:12. There is healing in the leaves of the trees right next to the River of Life.
e)  Malachi 4:2. For the people who fear the Name of the Lord, the Sun of Righteousness will arise with Healing in His Wings. 
f)  Luke 5:17; 6:19. The Lord's Healing Power was strongly with Jesus. 
g)  Luke 9:6. Was a part of the work of Jesus' Ministry Team.
h)  Acts 4:30. We can pray today for the Lord to heal. 
(This Second one teaches me that Healing Is A Promise From God)
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Chris. 
Broken hopes are usually painful, broken hopes can produce broken hearts. This is something that, if experienced, can change a person's life, marriage, vision and ministry. When I meet people with broken hopes, and in the past I have had them too, those people find it hard to trust God again. Satan really tries to depress people and render them useless through broken hopes. Only the Lord can heal and restore us from broken hopes. 

What Is That To You?

'What Is That To You?'
John 21:22.
a)  Jesus was talking together with Peter.
b)  Peter was speaking about another Disciple's life.
c)  Jesus' corrected Peter.
d)  Jesus said: "If I want him to remain alive until I return."
e)  "What is that to you (Peter)?
f)  "You, Peter, follow Me".
(This is relevant today in the Lord's Church: What Is That To You?)
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'Concentrate On Who Jesus Is.'
Romans 9:5.
a)  The Jewish Ancestors are:-
1-Abraham.
2-Isaac.
3-Jacob.
b)  Christ was an Israelite as far as His Human Nature was concerned.
c)  Christ is God - the One Who rules over everything.
d)  Christ is God - and worthy of Eternal Praise.
(This Second one calls me to Concentrate On Who Jesus Is)
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Chris.
What is that to you Peter? This was a very kind, clear and strong correction that Jesus gave to Peter because Peter's jealous and controlling mind had caused him to talk wrongly about the life of another Disciple. This correction helped Peter, he became one of the Leaders of the New Testament Church that we read of in the Book of Acts. If we have a jealous and controlling mind we need to ask God to change and correct us.

King Asa's Good Ways!

'King Asa's Good Ways.'
2 Chronicles 14:7. 
a)  He was a restorer of cities.
b)  He sought the Lord - so the Lord gave him the land.
c)  The Lord gave Asa and the people rest on every side. 
d)  The Lord's people built and prospered.
(This QT reminds me about King Asa's Good Ways)
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'We Really Need The Lord.'
Psalm 127:1. 
a)  Unless the Lord builds the house. 
b)  They labour in vain who build it. 
c)  Unless the Lord guards the City. 
d)  The watchman stays awake in vain.
(This Second one clearly informs me that I Really Need The Lord)
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Chris. 
It always benefits me, and I am sure it can benefit and Bless every reader of this QT when I consider the Good Ways of Bible Characters. When we consider these folks and their good ways we can learn many good lessons for our own lives, families and churches! Because of King Asa's Good Ways there was restoration - rebuilding and prosperity. Let us learn and restore, rebuild and prosper. 

The Lord Our God Has Done It!

'The Lord Our God Has Done It.'

a)  Jeremiah 8:14. Condemns people to die. 

b)  Jeremiah 51:10. Brings about a Great Deliverance for us.

c)  Deuteronomy 1:41. Tells us when to fight. 

d)  Deuteronomy 5:24. Can show us His Great Glory. 

e)  Judges 11:24. Can drive out our enemies before us. 

f)  Deuteronomy 4:7. Is near to us. 

g)  2 Chronicles 14:7. Can make us secure as we follow Him. 

h)  2 Chronicles 32:8. Is with us to help us. 

i)  Ezra 9:8. He:-

1-Gives us Mercy. 

2-Gives us a secure position. 

3-Enlightens our eyes.

4-Gives us relief in times of servitude.

j)  Jeremiah 26:16. Gives people Authority to speak.

k)  Daniel 9:14. Is Just in all that He has done. 

(This QT teaches me that the Lord Our God Has Done It)

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'Jesus Christ - Declared To Be The Son Of God.'

Romans 1:4. 

a)  Jesus Christ - Declared To Be The Son Of God in Power. (2 Corinthians 13:4)

b)  According to the Spirit of Holiness. 

c)  By His Resurrection from the dead. (Ephesians 1:19-20)

d)  He is Jesus Christ our Lord.

(This Second one reveals Jesus Christ - Declared to be the Son of God)

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Chris.

The Lord our God can show us His Great Glory. This is still a possibility in these modern days. I am convinced that the Lord wants to show His Church His Great Glory, but sometimes it seems that the Church is either too "set in their ways", or too distant from the reality of a relationship with God, so it is not possible for them to see His Great Glory. 

Peter's Dubious Question!

'Peter's Dubious Questions.'
John 21:20-21. 
a)  Peter turned around and saw 'the Disciple that Jesus loved' following Jesus and himself. 
b)  This was also the Disciple that had deep love for Jesus.
c)  This Disciple previously had wanted to know who would betray Jesus. 
d)  Peter wanted to know if this was the betrayer. 
(This QT helps me to learn from Peter's Dubious Questions. It is far better to simply Trust Jesus)
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'Visions Of Heaven?'
John 3:13. 
a)  Jesus said that no-one has ascended into Heaven.
b)  Except He Who descended from Heaven. 
c)  This is The Son of Man (The Lord Jesus Christ)
(This Second one makes me strongly doubt people who claim to have had Visions Of Heaven)
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Chris. 
I do not want to lose my simple Trust of Jesus Christ my Lord. This Trust relationship with Him is most precious to me. I have never been tempted to question the Lord or His Ways. This is because His Ways are past finding out. It is always far better to simply Trust Jesus. Sometimes, the result of trusting Jesus does not turn out as we expect but this should stimulate us to Trust Him more. Trusting Jesus does not guarantee us 'freedom from pain' but it is the safest and best thing for us to do.

Our Holy God!

'Our Holy God.'
a)  Exodus 3:5-6. Is on Holy Ground. 
b)  1 Samuel 2:2. No one is Holy like Him. 
c)  Psalm 99:2-3. He is Holy.
d)  Isaiah 6:3. The whole Earth is full of His Glory. 
e)  Revelation 4:8. Is forever.
(This QT causes me to be in awe of Our Holy God)
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'An Authentic But Unusual Calling.'
Isaiah 6:6-10.
a)  Isaiah 6:6. This Calling had an unusual beginning. 
b)  Isaiah 6:7. To obey this calling Isaiah needed to be pure. 
c)  Isaiah 6:8. This calling came directly and clearly from the Lord. 
d)  Isaiah 6:9-10. The people could not and would not respond to Isaiah's Message from the Lord.
(This Second one describes An Authentic But Unusual Calling)
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Chris. 
This QT causes me to be in awe of my Holy God. It took longer to go through these Scriptures today. Those of us who understand what it means to be "Called by God" also understand the Fear of the Lord. If Pastors do not have the assurance of being "Called by God" to do what they are doing, how can they lead the flock closer to God? I am convinced that when God "calls" someone, then the Fear of the Lord will also be in the "Called person's" life. The Holy Calling and the Fear of the Lord go together. 

A Result Of Their Sin!

'A Result Of Their Sin.'
Jeremiah 8:13.
(Sin always has consequences)
a)  "I will snatch them away" declares the Lord. 
b)  There will be no grapes on the vine. 
c)  And no figs on the fig tree. 
d)  And the leaf will wither. 
e)  And what I have given them will pass away.
(This QT reveals to me A Result Of Their Sin)
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'Jesus And The Father.'
a)  John 10:30. Are One. 
b)  John 17:11. Pray for True Believers to be one. 
c)  John 17:22. Share God's Glory. 
d)  John 5:19. Work perfectly together.
e)  John 14:9. Whoever has seen Christ has seen the Father.
(This Second one Teaches me more about Jesus And The Father)
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Chris. 
Where we live it has just passed from Autumn (Fall) Season into the early part of the Winter. The scenery is very beautiful, but not quite as beautiful as rural Massachusetts north of Boston! I can see the Creative Hand of God all around us here. The Autumn also makes us realise how much we depend on God, because nothing will appear fresh from now until after the Winter. We all depend on what has already been harvested and kept. Surely God is Master of the Seasons.

Follow Jesus!

'Follow Jesus.'
John 21:19. 
a)  Jesus wanted to make things very clear to Peter. 
b)  Jesus spoke about Peter's death.
c)  Peter would Glorify God in his death. 
d)  Then Jesus said to Peter: "Follow Me".
(This QT challenges me to Follow Jesus)
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'A Revelation From Jesus Christ.'
Revelation 1:1.
a)  God gave Jesus this Revelation to tell to us. (John 17:7-8; 14:10)
b)  This was about things which were "soon to take place". (This reminds us to read Revelation in balance, it is not all about our future)
c)  This Revelation was made known through an Angel God sent.
d)  To God's Servant John.
(This Second one reveals A Revelation From Jesus Christ)
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Chris. 
There are many times and ways, when and in which I have been challenged to follow Jesus or to continue to follow Him. Truly, I have learned the same lesson as the Psalmist, who said: "I delight to do Your will Oh God." Let us follow Jesus and continue to follow Him.  

Jesus' Plan For Peter!

'Jesus' Plan For Peter.'
John 21:19.
a)  Jesus wanted Peter to know. 
b)  With what kind of death he would Glorify God.
c)  After telling Peter this.
d)  Jesus simply said to Peter: "Follow Me".
(This QT teaches me a part of Jesus' Plan For Peter)
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'From God To Christ To John.'
Revelation 1:1.
a)  This is a Revelation from Jesus Christ. 
b)  God gave it to Him.
c)  Jesus Christ was to show this to God's Servants the things that were going to come to pass. 
d)  He made it known by sending His Angel to His Servant John. 
(This Second one teaches me the source of the Revelation From God To Christ To John)
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Chris.
I love the Word of God! There are so many parts and sections that are life-giving and helpful. The entirety of the Word of God is surely His Counsel for us. We need to give priority in our Churches and Fellowships to the Word of God, reading it and studying it. 

Who Touched Me?

'Who Touched Me?'
Mark 5:30. 
a)  Jesus realised. 
b)  At once. 
c)  That healing power had gone out from Him. 
d)  He then turned around in the crowd. 
e)  He asked: Who touched my clothes?
(This QT teaches me more about the healing Grace of Jesus: Who Touched Me?)
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'Jesus - Our Judge.'
John 5:22.
a)  The Father judges no one.
b)  He has given to the Son.
c)  Absolute authority to judge.
(This Second one reminds me about Jesus - Our Judge)
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Chris. 
Jesus realised, and clearly knew, that amongst this large crowd of people that had gathered pressing around Him, someone had reached out to touch Him in Faith. In response to that Faith healing power flowed out from Him to that person. We need that same simple Faith in Jesus.

When God's People Committed Abomination!

'When God's People Committed Abomination.'
Jeremiah 8:12. 
a)  They were not ashamed. 
b)  They never blushed. 
c)  They will fall among the fallen. 
d)  They shall be brought down.
e)  When the Lord punishes them. 
(This QT teaches me about the time When God's People Committed Abomination)
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'The Martyrs In Glory.'
Revelation 6:9-11.
a)  Revelation 6:9. They had been slain for the Word of God.
b)  Revelation 6:9. They had been slain for the witness they had borne. 
c)  Revelation 6:10. They cried out with a loud voice:
1-Oh Sovereign Lord. 
2-Holy and True.
3-How long before You will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the Earth?
d)  Revelation 6:11. They were each given a white robe.
e)  Revelation 6:11. They were told to rest a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers should be complete. 
f)  Revelation 6:11. These were killed in the same way in which the original martyrs had been killed. 
(This Second one makes me thankful, in several ways, for The Martyrs In Glory)
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Chris.
In Jeremiah's days, when God's People committed abomination they were not ashamed. They obviously should have been ashamed, but their hearts had become too hardened. This was not only a problem in Jeremiah's days but it has also become a problem in our days as well. Some pastors are afraid of preaching and teaching about compromise for fear of losing some of their congregation.

Especially For Peter!

'Especially For Peter.'
John 21:18. 
a)  Jesus was specifically speaking to Peter. 
b)  "When you were young."
c)  "You were able to do as you liked."
d)  "You dressed yourself."
e)  "You went wherever you wanted to go."
f)  "When you are old."
g)  "You will stretch out your hands."
h)  "Others will dress you."
i)  "Others will take you where you don't want to go."
(This QT considers Jesus'Words Especially For Peter)
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'God And His Children.'
Hebrews 12:23. 
a)  You have come to the Assembly of God's first-born children.
b)  Their names are written in Heaven. 
c)  You have come to God Himself. 
d)  He is the Judge over all things. 
e)  You have come to the spirits of the Righteous Ones in Heaven. 
f)  Who have now been made perfect. 
(Through this Second one I am sincerely thankful for God and His Children)
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Chris.
When you are old! Jesus spoke these words to Peter and He started by speaking about Peter's old age times. It was obvious that God had a plan for Peter to live a long life and God knew that Peter was going to be physically weak in his old age. Truly, I know when I read this that God knows, and cares about, our lives until the end, when we go to Heaven if we are True Believers.

Complete!

'Complete.'
Colossians 2:10.
a)  We are complete.
b)  Through our union with Christ. 
c)  He is the Head. 
d)  Of all principalities and powers. 
(This QT gives me the Assurance of being Complete in Christ)
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'Safe At The School.'
Acts 19:10. 
a)  In Ephesus Apostle Paul taught safely for at least two years.
b)  Many Jews and Greeks.
c)  Who dwelt in Asia Province. 
d)  Heard the Word of the Lord Jesus. (The Message about the Lord)
(This Second one reminds me that Apostle Paul was Safe At The School to continue his Teaching Ministry)
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Chris. 
There are three important words in Colossians 2:10: complete; union; the Head. This Scripture helps us to understand that we are complete in Christ. It describes our being in Christ as a union, we are united to and with our Head. It gives tremendous assurance - Christ is the Head of all principalities and powers. Yes, we are complete in Christ.

But There Is No Peace!

'There Is No Peace.'
Jeremiah 8:11. 
a)  They have healed the wound of My People lightly.
b)  Saying: "Peace, Peace."
c)  When there is no peace. 
(Through this QT I can tell when There Is No Peace)
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'The Dead Will Live.'
John 5:25. 
a)  The Lord speaks this Truth. 
b)  The hour is coming.
c)  This is the hour. 
d)  When the dead people.
e)  Will hear the Voice of the Son of God. 
f)  Those who hear.
g)  Will live. 
(This Second one reminds me of the Lord's Promise: The Dead Will Live)
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Chris. 
The dead people will live! Every person needs to know this and understand it. Our life now, on this Earth is not the only existence that we have. As Believers in Jesus Christ we have the Promise of Eternal Life. This means that, after our existence now, on this present Earth, there is still a life to live in Eternity. We will only know and understand all that this means when we get to Eternity, but we can be assured of an Eternity together with the Lord if we know now the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour.

Don't Be Hurt!

'Don't Be Hurt.'
John 21:17. 
a)  This was the third time that Jesus asked Simon Peter about his Love for Him. 
b)  Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him three times. 
c)  Peter replied to Jesus: "Lord, You know all things. You know that I love you. 
d)  Jesus simply told Peter to feed His (the Lord's) sheep. 
(This QT encourages me to encourage others: Don't Be Hurt)
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'Process For Harvest.'
Psalm 126:6. 
a)  Those who go out weeping. 
b)  Carrying seed to sow. 
c)  Will return with songs of Joy. 
d)  Carrying sheaves with them. 
(This Second one teaches me a part of the Process For Harvest)
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Chris. 
This is a very simple, and yet truly wonderful statement that any person may make to the Lord: "I love You"! This is how it should be for every True Believer. Being a real Christian means that we have a love relationship with the Lord. 

Affliction!

'Affliction.'
a)  Job 10:15. May drown us. 
b)  Job 36:8. May bind us. 
c)  Job 36:21. Should not make us turn to evil. 
d)  Psalm 25:18. We can pray to the Lord about it. 
e)  Psalm 31:7. The Lord sees it. 
f)  Psalm 31:10. May cause our strength to fail. 
g)  Psalm 107:17. May come as a result of our iniquity. 
h)  Psalm 107:41. God can lift us out of it. 
i)  Psalm 119:92. May cause people to perish. 
j)  Isaiah 48:10. There is a furnace of it. 
k)  Lamentation 3:33. God does not willingly bring it on anyone. 
l)  Romans 12:12. We should be patient in it. 
(Through this QT I know that the Lord understands my Affliction)
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'Persevering.'
a)  Luke 8:15. Makes us fruitful.
b)  Romans 12:12. In tribulation. 
c)  Hebrews 6:15. Can cause us to inherit the Promise. 
(This Second one teaches me about Persevering)
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Chris. 
Affliction may cause our strength to fail. When we see another person suffering from affliction we should have compassion on them. This is, and should be our first and major response. We are not to judge them or to "play God" to them, rather we need to accept them as they are, love them and pray for them. 

Greedy People Are Frauds!

'Greedy People Are Frauds.'
Jeremiah 8:10. 
a)  God will give their wives to other people. 
b)  God will give their farms to strangers. 
c)  From the least to the greatest their lives are ruled by greed. 
d)  Even God's Prophets and Priests are like that. 
e)  Everyone deals falsely. 
(This QT reminds me that Greedy People Are Frauds)
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'Glory To God.'
Romans 11:36. 
a)  For of Him (God),
b)  And through Him.
c)  And to Him.
d)  Are all things.
e)  To Whom be Glory forever. Amen.
(This Second one has me proclaim: Glory To God)
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Chris. 
Amongst greedy people everyone deals falsely. A greedy person cannot be trusted because their greed makes them damage other people. In the situation that Jeremiah was writing about he even included the Lord's Prophets and Priests. Greedy people spoil the Body of Christ. Greedy people will also be lonely because they cannot have meaningful and trusting relationships.